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IDeA/CIPFA asset management peer reviews and Beacons support. Ian Smith Head of Asset Management, RMBC Dr Gordon Murray Programme Manager David Bentley Head of Asset Management, CIPFA/IPF 20 th June 2006. www.idea.gov.uk. Lessons from the asset management Beacon Council theme.
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IDeA/CIPFA asset management peer reviews and Beacons support • Ian Smith Head of Asset Management, RMBC • Dr Gordon Murray Programme Manager • David Bentley Head of Asset Management, CIPFA/IPF • 20th June 2006 www.idea.gov.uk
Lessons from the asset management Beacon Council theme • Leadership of councillors is essential • Needs to be a key corporate process • Can lead to opportunities for joint projects and sharing resources • Need for an integrated corporate management approach to financial and property assets • There is scope for efficiency gains • There is a need for effective information systems, base-lining and performance management
Asset Management Beacon Peer Support • Leading the peer support action • Will offer expertise, lessons learnt and a comprehensive review • of your asset management service • Act as first point of contact for all subsidised reviews • Offer a dedicated project officer to field all enquiries
An asset management peer review could help embed good practice www.idea.gov.uk
Asset management peer review and performance management • A critical friend peer review • Positioned at the leadership of the council • Objective view of what the council’s strengths are in relation to strategic asset management • Objective view of the council’s priorities for improvement in strategic asset management • A means of continuous improvement for the council • A means of continuous learning for individuals engaged in asset management
Subsidised reviews and free support • DCLG Beacons bid approved • Today’s conference was the first tranche of support • 20 subsidised Asset Management Peer Reviews: £3k • Free support from the Beacon Councils in addressing the issues raised • We will develop a Community of Practice • There’s scope for other mentoring from the Beacons
Next steps • To participate as a peer contact • peer.clearinghouse@idea.gov.uk • gordon.murray@idea.gov.uk • To request a subsidised review contact • jane.devine@rotherham.gov.uk
IDeA/CIPFA asset management peer reviews and Beacons support • Ian Smith Head of Asset Management, RMBC • Dr Gordon Murray Programme Manager • David Bentley Head of Asset Management, CIPFA/IPF • 20th June 2006 www.idea.gov.uk